Turtle Nesting
Baby Turtle Release
in Con Dao
Bay Canh Island
Join us for an epic overnight adventure! Witness turtle nesting, meet island wildlife, and enjoy stargazing on Bay Canh Island
Embark on a rare overnight eco-adventure to Bay Canh Island — Vietnam’s most important sea turtle nesting site. Sleep under the stars, witness mother turtles lay their eggs, release hatchlings at dawn, and explore the island’s wild beauty. Led by expert guides with professional cameras and drones, this experience is equal parts nature, conservation, and unforgettable magic. Available only a few months each year — Book early!
A green sea turtle lays eggs under red conservation lights on Bay Canh Island during the Turtle Nesting Tour.
The Experience
Your Accommodation (Tent or Room)
Gallery
Turtle Nesting
Eggs & Hatchlings
Conservation & Team
Island, Milky Way and Sunset in Con Dao
Round-trip boat transfer
Tent accommodation (2 guests per tent)
Headlamp for night wildlife walk
Guided wildlife walk, turtle nesting, sunrise, and hatchling release
Turtle conservation education session
Access to scenic sunset deck
National park entrance fees and conservation support
Vietnamese, English or German-speaking guide
Photos and videos shared with you free of charge
Each guest will receive:
- 1 complimentary Con Dao Dive Center short-sleeve rash guard
- 1 complimentary CDDC multifunctional buff
Perfect for:
- Sun protection during boat trips & beach activities
- Snorkeling, swimming & outdoor adventures
- A memorable souvenir from your Con Dao turtle experience
Insect repellent
Personal care items
Meals (dinner, supper)
Important Information
Arrive at the pier by 2:45 PM Wear comfortable trail shoes Follow National Park rules (gentle steps and low volume) Cameras and Phones must be set to No Flash Beach access is only permitted with park rangers Toilets are available on the island Bring cash for meals and drinks Recommended: mosquito repellent, long clothing, comfortable sleepwear Children under 15 participate (must be accompanied by an adult) Early booking is recommended due to limited capacity
Reserve your Turtle Experience Tour 
Complete the Booking Form Here
Please send a passport photo for harbor registration.
Questions or special requests, message Sim directly on WhatsApp: +84 975 947 685
Experience the wonder of turtles, the beauty of the stars, and the serenity of sunrise on Vietnam’s remote island paradise.
Kallee Thu Hương is a certified tour guide fluent in Vietnamese, English, and German. She will personally host and assist you throughout the experience.
She is a knowledgeable and experienced local host with a great sense of humor, helping create a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere during the tour.
Most of our guests for this experience are international travelers, so Kallee also helps ensure smooth communication and more personalized support throughout the trip.
Unlike larger group-style tours, our experience focuses on:
- Smaller groups
- Smoother communication
- More personal interaction
- Educational storytelling
- Comfort and atmosphere
This experience also includes:
- Relaxing beach stargazing ✨
- Fresh fruit plate and drinks 🍉
- Wildlife checklist card as a souvenir of the experience 🐢
Beach Stargazing Experience
Far away from city lights, Bay Canh Island offers peaceful nights under a sky filled with stars.
After the wildlife walk and turtle monitoring, guests can relax on the quiet beach, listen to the ocean waves, and enjoy one of the darkest night skies in Con Dao National Park.
Using stargazing apps, our guide can also help guests identify constellations, visible planets, and sometimes even the Milky Way during clear weather conditions 
Exploring the Cancer constellation, Moon, and Jupiter during beach stargazing on Bay Canh Island
Using stargazing apps to identify Aquarius, Saturn, and visible planets during the Turtle Experience Tour
| 👥 Group Size | 💰 Price (VND) |
|---|---|
| 2 guests | 6,500,000 VND / guest |
| 3 guests | 4,700,000 VND / guest |
| 4 guests | 3,900,000 VND / guest |
| 5 – 6 guests | 3,500,000 VND / guest |
| 7 – 8 guests | 3,200,000 VND / guest |
Includes a private guide, personal attention, and guaranteed hatchling release experience with Premium Host – Ms. Kallee Thu Huong, who is knowledgeable, professional, child-friendly, and fluent in Vietnamese, English and German.
Every Turtle Experience Tour creates different memories. Explore more real moments from our Turtle Laying Eggs Adventure, baby turtle releases, and Con Dao wildlife experiences in the Con Dao Dive Center Gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Till now, Con Dao is connected to mainland by flights and passenger boats. There is no Ferry. All equipments, spare parts, fuel, food… must be transported by cargo boats which is quite pricy.
Con Dao is well reserved which makes renting and food more expensive than main land and other islands.
Very few late night entertaining possibility also makes our staff bored (and therefore it’s kind of hard and expensive to recruit).
We don’t offer hotel pick-up because the town in Con Dao is very small. The Tourist Pier is 15-20 minutes from most hotels.
Round trip transfer for
– Six Senses can be arranged with an extra fee of 400,000VND for a 4 seater and 800,000VND for a 16 seater.
– Poulo Condor or Orsen can be arranged with an extra fee of 600,000VND for a 4 seater and 1,000,000VND for a 16 seater.
Meet our team at the Tourist Pier at 7:45 AM
Our team will be wearing Con Dao Dive Center t-shirts
Lunch is not included in the trip as our trip only takes half a day. We do have refreshment onboard (fruits, chocolate, snacks, drinking water).
We can offer Shore Dives and Night Dives.
You can consider doing a Shore Dive.
